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    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    ThsMormonSmoke.....What for RTV did you purchase to create your gasket in lieu of the fiberglass?  I'm having the same trouble but not sure what type of RTV gasket to use.
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    Char-Griller Smokin Pro with firebox- Mods

    I'm looking at making the modifications to my chargriller in the next week or so.  Can anybody recommend how far the tuning plate should be below the grate? I've read in several posts about reverse flow and moving the smokestack to the opposite side.  Is there any value in making the changes to...
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    Smoking Turkey and Pork Butt together

    Hi Guys, I wanted to thank everybody for their input on smoking a 17lb turkey and pork shoulder together.  The turkey and pork shoulder turned out good.  Everybody enjoyed and within an hour the turkey and pork shoulder were gone.  No pictures this time after smoking.......Will get some next...
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    Smoking Turkey and Pork Butt together

    Hi Scott & Al, Thanks for the information.  I just looked up what spatchcock meant so I understood what you were discussing.  I know you had mentioned before about achieving the 175 degree temperature in the meat between the breast and thigh.  Is that the temperature I'm still looking for and...
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    Smoking Turkey and Pork Butt together

    Hi Al, I noticed that you recommend cooking at 325.  Is that what will give me the crispier skin on the outside?  I just found out from my wife that the turkey is 17#, what would you recommend for cook time on a bird that size?  Everything I've been reading recommends a turkey of 12# or less. ...
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    Smoking Turkey and Pork Butt together

    Hi All,  I'm new to smoking and have been going through this forum for a little while now.  This weekend will be my first attempt at smoking a turkey and pork butt.  I'm using a chargriller with the side firebox.  However, since I'm new to this I'm trying to uderstand how you would work the...
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